RarityFairly Common
Height42 cm
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"Red-necked Avocets can swim well and often feed by upending in deeper water, much like ducks."
Field Guide
Red-necked Avocet
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The Red-necked Avocet *(Recurvirostra novaehollandiae)* is Australia’s only avocet found in wetlands across much of the country. Known for its elegant build, signature chestnut head and unique upturned bill, this nomadic waterbird is instantly recognisable; found throughout much of mainland Australia.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Red-necked Avocet has been recorded.
- Barker Inlet WetlandsKey spot🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 34 species · 55 sightings · seen 6 days ago
- Waterbird Refuge (Sydney Olympic Park)Key spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 40 species · 94 sightings · seen 8 days ago
- Brickworks BillabongKey spotVictoria
- Burswood ParkKey spotWestern Australia
- Cullens Lake Wildlife ReserveKey spotVictoria
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